In an Emergency

We are available for emergencies and urgent care during our regular business hours. Should your pet require immediate medical attention after our regular hours, please contact the following emergency hospital:

Wellness & Preventative Care

Wellness
exams are performed to prevent disease or sickness and help to ensure
your pets continue to stay healthy. These services include vaccinations,
parasite control, wellness exams, and even weight management support.

Our
doctors will assess your pet’s health with a complete physical exam,
medical history and lifestyle report to help create a plan for disease
prevention. This also allows us to catch any potential issues as early
as possible, and plan the best treatment course for your pet.

An
essential part in disease prevention is vaccinations. Vaccinations
protect your pet from common infectious diseases, and help reduce the
incidence of serious transmissible disease in the pet population as a
whole.

A
Wellness Exam will not only help flag any potential problems with your
pet's health, but they are also important in creating an overall medical
history for your pet. By meeting regularly with your pet, your
veterinarian is able to become better acquainted with their personal
history, and is able to offer more personalized care. For
pets who are 7 years and younger, Wellness Exams are recommended
annually. Pets age much quicker than humans so for pets over 7 years of
age, Wellness Exams are recommended at least twice a year, to screen for
any sign of illness or diseases.

A Wellness Exam will include the following:

A
consultation with your veterinarian during which you will discuss your
pet's day-to-day routine as well as any health concerns or questions you
may have. You might be asked questions about his or her activity level,
personality and nutrition.

A
hands-on examination performed by your veterinarian, which will assess
your pet's overall health from nose to tail. Areas examined will include
the abdomen, head and neck, eyes, ears, mouth and skin. In addition,
the doctor will also evaluate your pet’s musculoskeletal system, as well
as listen to their heart and lungs.

Other, additional annual preventive care is typically performed at the time of a Wellness Exam include:

Vaccines ̶ your veterinarian will update any necessary vaccines.

Intestinal Parasite Exam ̶ a stool sample will be sent off to the lab to check for any worms or other intestinal parasites

Additional
Diagnostic Testing ̶ any additional diagnostic testing pertinent to
your pet's life stage. This could include blood tests, urinalysis, or
radiographs as needed.